DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 117 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session DeVillier
Abstract: Authorizes golf carts to cross La. Hwy. 95, La. Hwy. 35, La. Hwy. 1104, and La. Hwy.
178 within the town of Church Point.
Proposed law authorizes golf carts to cross La. Hwy. 95, La. Hwy. 35, La. Hwy. 1104, and La. Hwy.
178 on marked or designated paths or crossings within the town limits of Church Point between
sunrise and sunset.
Proposed law requires that a valid driver's license, proof of liability insurance, a signed liability
waiver, and a $75 permit fee, accompanied by a utility terrain vehicle permit application, be
submitted and approved annually prior to operating a golf cart while crossing La. Hwy. 95, La. Hwy.
35, La. Hwy. 1104, or La. Hwy. 178 in the town of Church Point.
Proposed law requires that signs designating paths or crossings for golf carts be posted by the Dept.
of Transportation and Development (DOTD) or by the town of Church Point with prior approval
from the DOTD.
Proposed law requires that the DOTD, with the consultation and advice of the governing authority
of the town of Church Point, formulate guidelines to determine the placement of the golf cart
crossings and signage reflecting such crossings.
Proposed law excepts the provisions of proposed law from certain requirements contained in present
law pertaining to inspection stickers, placement of traffic control signs, prohibitions against use of
a road, and provisions related to the motor vehicle safety responsibility law.
(Adds R.S. 32:127.4)